Do you miss the nostalgia of the old ballpark? Want to recapture it without having to take out a home equity loan for tickets, parking, food, and souvenirs? If so, head on over to your local Minor League baseball stadium this season.
The prices are usually between $7-9 a ticket. Parking is a buck or two. The players are busting their tail to try to get promoted. Speaking of promotions, for that minimal ticket price, pick a game where there is a goofy giveaway. I just got my Reading Phillies(Double-A) schedule in the mail. There are games where they give away snuggies, a Ryan Howard garden gnome, and other fun items. There is something for everyone. For the wrestling fan, there will be a special appearance by Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler. For the retro-head like myself, there will be a Principal Belding day (Saved by the Bell). Pre-game karaoke w/Belding to boot.
Reading is a classic ballpark, built near a railroad. It has a nostalgic feel, so much so that they call it ‘Baseballtown.’ Reading has no less than four mascots for kids to meet, take photos with and get autographs from. Players are very accessible too, for autographs.
Want to upgrade your game experience? Get a group to hang at the heated pool. Hungry? On certain nights, get the all-you-can eat package. Amazing deal. Look for the gluttony night promotions. These are the future All-Stars and you can get in on the ground floor. Kids of all ages will enjoy a minor league ballgame.
And this is just Reading. Don’t even get me started on my beloved IronPigs.
